CI Lead/ Waste Management

Job summary

The CI Lead will spearhead continuous improvement strategies and the 'War on Waste' initiative to optimize supply chain and logistics processes. They are responsible for data-driven performance reporting, facilitating root-cause analysis, and training teams on operational excellence tools.

Job details

Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours. You play an important role in the department, maintaining systems and performing tasks and activities that support our continuous improvement (CI) processes and culture. You help with data collection, ensure its accuracy, promote CI progress and keep track of the department KPI scorecards. How you will contribute You will: Provide training on CI tools and techniques. You will also help departments follow our established daily management system (DMS) Help teams collect data or extract it from the system to support CI activities and the DMS Facilitate root-cause analysis to address identified losses and departmental KPI scorecard gaps Establish new work standards to sustain improvement Train and qualify colleagues on CI tools and new work standards resulting from CI activities What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: CI and high-performance work systems experience Strong facilitation and communication skills to support team discussions on CI activities Application of lean and/or TPM tools in a factory or operations environment Ability to manipulate and validate data in manual and automated systems Mastery of Excel and other data analytics tools Organized and disciplined to support and educate on the DMS process Logical and structured thinking to extract insights from data Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours. Seeking a dynamic CS&L CI to spearhead our efforts in minimizing waste and optimizing our supply chain and logistics processes.The CS&L CI Lead will also be the lead of our War on Waste initiative, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing strategies to reduce waste, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to our environmental goals.You help implement the operational excellence program in a specific function and/or for cross-functional continuous improvement (CI) projects. You are not only responsible for applying CI tools and techniques for problem solving and performance improvement but more importantly, you help employees improve their CI skills and build their self-sufficiency. How you will contribute You will: Develop and execute a robust continuous improvement strategy for the CS&L function: to improve Transportation and Warehousing efficiencyIdentify process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for enhancement.Great MS Excel skills and experience building reports / visuals in MS PowerBi Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and implement best practices.Lead data-driven initiatives to measure, track, and report performance improvements.Drive the adoption of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.Develop and deliver training programs to empower teams in process optimization.Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation. War on Waste Develop and execute a comprehensive War on Waste strategy across the E2E CS&L Finished Goods, Raw and Pack and Semi Finished Goods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for waste reduction and process optimization.Implement data-driven approaches to measure, track, and report waste reduction progress.Lead training and awareness programs to educate teams on waste reduction best practices.Identify sustainable packaging alternatives and drive their adoption.Engage with external partners, suppliers, and industry networks to stay updated on waste reduction trends.Analyze financial and environmental impact of waste reduction initiatives. What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:Experience in CS&L function, ideally with knowledge of customer supply chain managementCross-functional experience (sales, CS&L controlling, demand planning, and logistics and warehousing knowledge)SAP, information systems, process design, standard operating proceduresExperience leading and developing a teamAble to analyze data and derive insights into action with a focus on delivering to timelines and KPIsGreat interpersonal, teamwork and communication skillsAble to influence, negotiate and apply commercial acumenExperience in change management processesResults oriented and prepared to deal with ambiguity Education / Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Job specific requirements: Proven experience in order management, customer service, or a similar role in the CPG industry.In-depth knowledge of the end-to-end Order-to-Cash process, including order entry, fulfillment, invoicing, and payment processing.Strong understanding of supply chain operations, logistics, and inventory management.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.Proficiency in using order management systems and software applications.Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions using data.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and priorities.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy Travel requirements: 10% of work schedule within the GTA Work schedule: Hybrid Salary and Benefits: The expected base salary range for this position is $93,300 to $116,650 CAD depending on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a highly competitive bonus program with a target of 10% with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits (some subsidized or fully paid for by the company), including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, and enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements. AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws. This posting is for a current vacancy. No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging. Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging. Job Type Regular Process excellence Business Capability

What you’ll do

The CI Lead will spearhead continuous improvement strategies and the 'War on Waste' initiative to optimize supply chain and logistics processes. They are responsible for data-driven performance reporting, facilitating root-cause analysis, and training teams on operational excellence tools.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Proven experience in CS&L functions, lean methodologies, and data analytics tools like Excel and PowerBi is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Wellness programs • Family support programs • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Retirement savings plans • Paid leave programs • Education related programs • Vacation entitlements • Holiday entitlements • Bonus program

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Process Optimization · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred
• Lean · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Continuous improvement
• Lean
• TPM
• Data analytics
• Excel
• PowerBi
• Supply chain management
• Logistics
• Warehousing
• Root-cause analysis
• Change management
• Process optimization
• SAP
• Communication
• Facilitation
• Project management
• Order Management
• Empathy
• Influencing Skills
• Operational Efficiency
• Sustainable Packaging
• Influencing Without Authority
• Supply Chain
• Workflow Management
• Organizational Skills
• Order Entry
• Demand Planning
• Emerging Technologies
• Order To Cash Process
• Microsoft Excel
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Automation
• Business Administration
• Change Management
• Customer Service
• Information Systems
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Data Collection
• Disabilities
• Family Support
• Sales
• Finished Good
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Invoicing
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Lean Manufacturing

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Food & Beverage
• Waste Management Specialist
• Supply Chain Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers